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Massage Therapy

There are tremendous benefits to be achieved through regular massage therapy treatments from a Registered Massage Therapist. Whether your need is to have a moment of relaxation, reduce muscle tension or attain relief from chronic pain, a therapeutic massage can enhance your overall sense of emotional and physical well being, as well as quality of life. Massage therapy benefits people of all ages. While it benefits the injured, the ill and the stressed, the strength of massage therapy in preventing illness and conditions before they develop cannot be overlooked. Massage therapy can be used in the treatment of both acute and chronic stages of conditions. The following is a list of conditions for which massage therapy, when provided by a Registered Massage Therapist, can prove beneficial:Anxiety and depression, Asthma and Emphysema, Back, leg, and neck pain, Cancer, Carpal tunnel syndrome (repetitive strain), Chronic Fatigue syndrome, Dislocations, Fibromyalgia, Fractures and edema, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headaches, Inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and bursitis, Insomnia, Kyphosis and Scoliosis, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Muscle tension and spasm, Palliative care, Post-surgical rehabilitation, Pregnancy & Labour Support, Sports injuries, Strains and sprains, Stress and stress related conditions, Stroke Tendinitis, Whiplash.Wellness members get 20% off.

Massage

We offer Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Sports Massage, Chair Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Corporate Massage, Onsite massage, Mobile Massage, Event massage, Free Assessment, and Free parking.Wellness Association members get 10% off their first visit.

Craniosacral Therapy

Growing Whole offers a proven light touch therapy that alleviates stress, empty’s a busy mind, relieves migraine headaches, regenerates damaged cells caused by a concussion, calms the nervous system, delivers deep peace that contributes to greater focus, stress tolerance and sustained calm. Growing Whole’s other services include deep emotion release processing, nature connection facilitation "digital detox", personal energetic alignment (reiki) and the energetic alignment of homes and workspaces. Growing Whole was founded in 2011 by Ashley Eden and continues to work throughout Western Canada.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

Feel better FAST by getting to the root cause of your pain, while naturally reducing your emotional stress. (Sliding Scale for those in need)

Health Services

Health Services

Energy Healing

Helping women reconnect to their Higher Selves.-Bio-Energy Healing-Access Consciousness-Seichem Tera Mai-Workshops - Energy HealingBio - Energy Healing Get your energy flowing as it should! **Bio-Energy** is a powerful healing technique that flushes stuck energy out of the seven main chakras.  By restoring the natural flow, it allows your body to heal at all levels. Some of the benefits of Bio-Energy:-reduces physical pains and aches-clears eczema and allergies-releases emotions such as guilt, fear, anger, etc-increases confidence, creativity and energy levels-alleviates insomnia, anxiety, stress and depression-cuts unhealthy attachments and negative family loyalties-increases mental clarity and intuition. A full treatment of Bio Energy consists of 5 sessions: 4 consecutive sessions (4 days in a row, or once a week for 4 weeks in a row)-a follow up session, 3-5 weeks after the last consecutive one. The sessions are primarily no-touch. The client stands for most of the time as the practitioner flushes out energy blockages. **Seichem Tera MaiConnect with Source** Seichem is a deep healing technique from the traditions of ancient Egypt.   It channels the energy of the elements of Earth(Reiki), Fire (Sakara),  Air (Angeliclight), and Water (Sophi-El.) It  brings intention through more than 35 symbols. These are some of the benefits of Seichem:-reduces physical pain-releases emotional blockages-helps to change negative mental patterns-heals memory of trauma at cellular and DNA level-connects with inner child-releases paid karma, and mistakes of our ancestors-helps through changes-grounds-calls for abundance-manifests desires-integrates our four bodies-raises consciousness-connects to higher wisdom. The client lies down on a massage table, fully clothed. Slight hand touch is applied. **Access Consciousness Bars** Access Consciousness Bars unlocks limitation of thoughts, feelings and emotions.   It prepares you to open up to infinite possibilities, so that your life flows with ease, joy and abundance! The benefit of running the Bars is that it deletes erroneous beliefs about healing, creativity, money, aging, control, etc. It helps with:-stress reduction-better sleep, concentration and relaxation-ADD and ADHD--making fast change in habits. A session is about 1 hr long. The client lies down on a massage table, fully clothed. Slight touch to different parts of the head will be applied. **Ceremonial Drumming sessions** Drumming has been used by many cultures as a mean for healing, mourning and celebrating.  The drumming sessions I'm offering can be done for an individual person, a person accompanied by another, or a small group.  The sessions can stand alone or be combined with any of the other healing modalities I practice. Benefits:-releasing of emotions-processing the loss of a dear one, a relationship, etc.-celebrating an event-grounding-anchoring affirmations. (Sliding Scale Available for those in need)

Yoga

What can I do for you? Do you ever feel like you need to stretch or workout but you are in too much pain to do so? Or maybe you are tired and would rather just stay in bed. Well, I have good news for you because you can! My solution to pain, tiredness, anxiety, trauma and grief is to listen to your body. Over the past 4 years I had gone through the exact same feeling and was not sure where to start and what to do. I found a way to heal my mind and body as naturally as I could by combining my physiotherapy exercises with somatic yoga and pilates. I have since then changed my 15 year career in the grueling culinary industry to become a person who listens to their body. I am now a Certified Somatics, Pilates and Trauma Informed Yoga Practitioner. How else can I help you? What is Somatics: I'd like to say that it's just awesome and you’ll have to try it! Somatics is if you can imagine a sloth doing yoga. Its slow and its mindful movements. Which is good right? Correct! Somatics can be done anywhere and anytime. It is perfect for recovering from an injury or if you are dealing with stress and tension in your body.Somalates: (Somatics and Pilates)Are you missing a way to workout while you are injured or maybe you want to grate cheese using your core? In this session you will be combining somatic movements with strengthening pilate exercises working your core and legs, followed by a relaxing meditation. Hips and Back Flow: Geared towards massaging and releasing tension in all the fun areas, especially the hips and back! Flowing through a sequence of movements and strengthening your core and legs. This class is suitable for athletes and runners. Couples Yoga Flow: Enjoy a fun workout with your partner. This class is suitable for beginners and is an all levels class. We will start the class with meditation and breathing techniques as we make our way to flowing and balancing postures. Soma Massage: This very enjoyable session you will be working with a back massager and yoga bolster while doing Somatics. As you practice breathing and meditation to releasing tension and stress of your mind and body. Chair & Limited Space Yoga: Open to anybody with injuries or mobility challenges. This Class will provide you with gentle movements encouraging your body to recover. We will learn breathing techniques and meditation as well as massaging the feet with a ball and using theraband to provide comfort as we stretch the legs.All Classes can be solo or with a partner. Suitable for beginners, mats and props will be provided. (Sliding Scale for those in need)

Naturopathic

Dr. Mushtagh is a strong believer that everyone has an inherent ability to heal and grow, regardless of the disease.  He is passionate about educating and helping his clients overcome their challenges and thrive naturally. He is interested in the connection between nutrition, immune system, and the central nervous system and how they influence each other in the presence of mental, emotional or physical stressors. To learn more about his practice visit http://imh-clinic.com

counselling and psychotherapy

A safe, non-judgmental place to talk about, work through and heal your anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, childhood abuse, grief, stress and transitions.

Counselling

Looking For Relief from Anxiety? You feel stressed. You constantly fear what might go wrong. It’s difficult to function in your daily activities. You may be depressed. You can’t see a way out of your anxiety. Life seems flat. It lacks joy. Counselling can provide lasting relief from chronic anxiety and depression. I use the profound modality of Therapy called Reichian therapy. Reichian therapy is one of the first types of therapy that incorporated the role the body plays in psychological and emotional problems, as well as its role in healing. The field of neuroscience now shows us how pain and suffering are rooted in our entire bodies, not just in our mind and feelings. I offer Skype therapy sessions if you have to be away, or live outside of Vancouver. Skype sessions are convenient and just as effective as in-person sessions. They can help you save time travelling to come to see me.

Hypnotherapy

According to a study by Dr. A. Barrios published in American Health Magazine in 1987: Talk therapy is 38% effective after 600 sessions; however, Hypnotherapy is 97% effective after 6 sessions. Fields of Applications - VitalCore Brings to You 100 Reasons for Hypnotherapy: Addictions,  Age Regression, Aggression, Agoraphobia, Anesthesia, Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Assist HealingBed Wetting, Biofeedback, BreathingCareer Success, Change Habits, Child Birth, Chronic Pain, Concentration, Cravings, Creativity Death or Loss, Dreams, Exam Anxiety,  Exercise Fears, Forgiveness, Frustration Gagging,  Gambling, Guilt Headaches,  Helplessness,  Hopelessness,  Hostility,  HypochondriaImmune System, Impotency, Improve Health, Improve Sales, Indecision, Inferiority, Inhibition, Insecurity, Insomnia, Irrational thoughts,  Irritability Jealousy Memory, Mistrust, Motivation Nail Biting,  Nausea,  Negativism,  Nightmares Obsessive Compulsion,  Overeating,  Overly Critical Pain Management,  Panic Attacks, Past Life Regression,  Perfectionism,  Performance Anxiety,  Pessimism,  Phobias,  Premature Ejaculation,  Problem Solving,  Procrastination, Public Speaking, Reach Goals,  Rejection,  Relationship Enhancement,  Relaxation, Resistance, Responsibility,  Restlessness, Sadness,  Self-Awareness,  Self-Blame,  Self-Confidence,  Self-Control, Self-Criticism, Self-Defeating, Self-Esteem, Self-Forgiveness, Self-Image, Sexual Problems,  Shame, Skin Problems, Sleep Disorders,  Smoking,  Social Phobia,  Sports,  Stress,  Stubbornness,  Study Habits,  Stuttering,  Substance Abuse,  Surgical Recovery Tics,  Trauma Weight Loss/Gain.

Affective disorders/personality disorders

Andi Alexander is a certified associate Pranic healer and basic Pranic healing instructor (2004). Beginning her training in 2001, she has maintained a private healing practice since 2004, and a free clinic in the DTES of Vancouver since 2015. Pranic healing can help physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual issues, and ms Alexander specializes in Pranic psychotherapy for affective disorders and personality disorders. (Sliding Scale for those in need)